Wedding Planners in Spain

Meet our Wedding Coordinator

Claire Mitchell

Claire has worked at Sunset Beach Club for over 15 years, and therefore has valuable experience in all aspects of our service and facilities, as well as first hand client contact and management. She is now responsible for the coordination of weddings, groups and special events. Claire will be your first point of contact at Sunset Beach Club and will make sure that you receive all of the information you need regarding your possible wedding on the Costa del Sol, Spain.

Once you have decided that Sunset Beach Club is the likely venue for your celebration, made a provisional booking and paid a deposit, Claire will then invite you to stay with us to personally meet you and show you around our facilities, to sample your wedding menu, to meet with our wedding planner and to discuss all aspects of your wedding reception. Claire will also assist in the coordination of accommodation and any extra entertainment or services which your guests may require during their stay in Benalmadena. You can contact Claire: - Tel: (+34) 952 579 400 Ext. 7823 / +34 952 579 410 (Direct)

Meet our Wedding Planners

As well as organising all the important details in the period running up to your wedding day, your wedding planner will be on hand throughout the day itself to enqure that all runs smoothly, leaving the bride and groom to enjoy their Special Day. We work with several local wedding planners and your wedding planner will always be available by email or phone, either directly or via Claire.

Kerry Vear-Smyth

Kerry has over 7 years experience organizing overseas weddings for UK and Irish clients. Fluent in Spanish, she is now based back "home" in the town where she grew up near Malaga. With over 100 couples successfully married, including lots at Sunset Beach Club, she certainly has the experience to ensure that your day runs perfectly.

"It can be a bit daunting to marry in a foreign country, and I am proud to offer a full wedding planner service including all paperwork, and I am totally dedicated to making sure that all planning is as stress free as possible and that the special day itself lives up to the dreams of the bride and groom."

Kate Lines

Kate has been living in Spain for 20 years. After 8 years as a holiday rep, she set up her own golf & events travel business on the Costa del Sol. She organized her first wedding in 2000 and now specialises in Irish weddings in the beautiful mountain village area of Mijas and it's 3 lovely churches - Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Iglesia de San Salvador and Ermita de la Virgen de la Pena.

"I consider myself incredibly lucky to be working in a job where I get to help people put such a special occasion together...and then get to see all those months of planning come together in one big happy day for lots of people! Job satisfaction at it's best by far! Add to that, that I have made some VERY special friends along the way and it has to be the best job EVER!!!"

Melissa Palmer

Melissa has been living in Spain for 8 years, and has recently started working alongside Kerry Vear Smyth as a dedicated Wedding Planner. Having previously worked in the marketing department of Sunset Beach Club, Melissa knows both the hotel and resort of Benalmadena well and takes great pride in working with couples to plan their perfect Wedding day at Sunset Beach Club.

"It is a privilege to be a part of a couples' special day and helping make the planning process easier for them in a foreign country is such a rewarding task. I love every minute of my job!"